The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1887-03-17

EnnbteDss of Mourning Not Exhibited In tn
Presence OF the Dead.

Presence OF the Dead.
New York dispatch: In spit. OF the rat
the streets in the vicinity OF Beecher's resi-.
dence were crowded with people this morn.
ing. At 8 O'Clock a squad Of police took
their stations in front OF the residence. A
large number OF floral designs were received,
among them being two wreaths from Ellen
Terry and Henry Irving, and a pillow OF
white roses from Mrs. S. W.. White. The
coffin rested in the center OF the front par
Tor and was surrounded by a bank OF fra
grant flowers, and on all sides could be seen
floral emblems from the friends and adj
mirers OF the dead divine. The remains
were dressed in a suit OF black broadcloth.
The features were natural and there was a
smile upon the face. Early in the morning
before services. Mrs. Beecher went into the
parlor and stood by the coffin for some
time. She bent over the remains, and
after printing a kiss upon the cold
lips was led into a back room. Shortly
after $50 the Rev. Charles ii. Hall, OF the
church OF the Holy Trinity, commenced to
read the burial service from the ritual of
the Episcopal church, and n quartette
sang several gospel hymns. While the SER
vices were In progress in the house, COM
pany G, known as the Plymouth company
Of the Thirteenth regiment, was drawn up
in front OF the house on Hicks street. Only
members of the family and a few intimate
friends were present during the services at
the house.
At the conclusion of the services at the
house, DIR. Hall spoke for fifteen minutes.
lie was very much affected.
The members of the family retired after
the remarks were finished. and the casket
was carried to the hearse, which stood in
the rear OF the Thirteenth regiment. The
Plymouth company took position as
guards OF homer, aad the procession moved
to the church. The casket was then car
ried in and placed on a dais. in front OF the
pulpit. There will be music in the church
during the whole OF the time which the body
lies in state.
The viii OF Beecher was read this after.
| noon in the presence OF the. family. 1t is
probable it will not be filed for probate. as
one OF its main provisions authorizes men,
bers OF the family to settle among them
selves the division of What there is left. The
CHIEF feature of it is that Mrs. Beecher is
first provided for. The contents of it will
not be made known unless the will is pro-
bated, as it is the wish OF the family that
no publication OF its contents should be
made.
! Tonight the Beecher residence was bril-
liantly lighted and everything around the
Stp or bi''AS no . &Abrs
BeecIer had been i'll her late husbands
room IL great portion of the afternoon.
looking over his papers. 1t seems n delight
10 her to he near where her husband spent
much Of his time. Members of the family
are dressed in bright clothing as though
going to church on Sunday, and everything
around was made light and cheerful as pos
sible, in accordance with the often
expressed wish of Beecher in case OF his
death. Hundreds OF people called during
the day and left cards, including Henry
George and the Rev. DR.: McGlynn.
All this afternoon Il long line OF people
was passing through the church to view
The remains and continued to increase and
The rush was so great to gain admission
/ chat it was found necessary to increase
she force of officers around the church door.
The thrOng was made TO OF almost all ma
~tinhalities. As the day advanced the lines
OF people extended until it reached Fulton
| street. then down one side of the next block
| and up the other with another wing across
Henry street. 1t is estimated that nearly
20, 900 people passed before the catafalgue
during the day. There were so many
wreaths and bouquets left on the bier that
a special place had to be made near the
platform ut the GOT OF the pulpit, to re-
ceive them.
The mayor OF Brooklyn issued q procla-
nation saying: 'Inasmuch as Friday,
| March II, has been designated for the pub
lie funeral ceremonies of Henry Ward
Beecher, and the common council OF this
city has directed that the public offices
shall be closed on that day, l earnestly re-
quest the citizens of Brooklyn. so far as
| may be practicable, to close their respect
i've places of trade and business as a mark
of respect to the dead and as a token OF
sympathy to those who, living, mourn the
1ead."